Cape Christian Academy

"I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy ⁵because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus."

"By the grace of God, Cape Christian Academy is a loving Christ-centered ministry, assisting the family and church in preparing students for a life of Godly understanding and servant leadership, by providing excellent education established upon a biblical world view."

By the grace of God, Cape Christian Academy will be a caring and committed Christ-centered organization whose biblical mandate and mission is to assist the family and church to provide a distinctive Christian education predicated upon the Word of God. A unique form of instruction which will include an integration of the traditional Christian curriculum with classical education precepts in order that students may achieve their greatest academic potential. Motivated teachers will encourage the student to develop their God-given talents by challenging them to think biblically and critically, while nurturing Christian character and servant leadership. The ultimate goal is to graduate a mature, well-rounded Christian student with an excellent education established upon a biblical world-view, walking in the truth with a personal commitment to the Lord Jesus Christ. ~Colossians 2:6-8

STRUCTURE

Cape Christian Academy (CCA) is a pre-kindergarten to twelfth grade evangelical Christian day school. What we teach and promote is clearly stated in our Articles of Faith which contains the basic tenets of evangelical Christianity that the church has believed for 2000 years. We welcome evangelical Christians, e.g., all who believe that salvation is only by grace through faith in Jesus Christ (of all persuasions to both staff and student body). We will always seek to teach only what the Scriptures teach clearly. Students are encouraged to take their questions on specific doctrinal distinctives to their parents and pastor. CCA is organized as a non-profit corporation governed by a Board of Directors consisting of parents, pastors, business and professional people.

· The Holy Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments are the inspired Word of God, the only authority for faith and life, inerrant in the original writing, infallible, and God-breathed.

· God, eternally exists in three persons- Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, co-eternal in being, identical in nature, equal in power and glory, and having the same attributes and perfections.

· The Lord Jesus Christ, the eternal Son of God, became man, without ceasing to be God, having been conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary, to redeem sinful men.

· The Lord Jesus Christ accomplished redemption through His perfect righteousness, and His atoning sacrifice.

· The Lord Jesus Christ ascended to heaven, and is sitting at the right hand of God the Father, reigning over the Church and the nations.

· Christ's continual work of intercession is accomplished at the right hand of God the Father.

· The Holy Spirit works regenerating grace in sinful men, resulting in being born again by the Spirit and Word.

· The Holy Spirit indwells believers, sealing them in faith unto entrance into heaven.

· The saved should live in such a manner as not to bring reproach upon their Savior and Lord, according to the moral law summarized in the Ten Commandments, and endeavors to separate ourselves from all acts of ungodliness.

· It is the obligation of the saved to witness by life and word, "be(ing) ready always to give a reason for the hope that is within them".

· Satan and his devils are the open and declared enemy of God and man, and they shall be eternally punished in the Lake of Fire.

· The Lord Jesus Christ will return upon the Day of Judgment for His redeemed ones which will enter into the new heavens and the new earth; and the heathen and unbelievers will be cast into the Lake of Fire.

· At death the souls of the redeemed are absent from the body and present with the Lord, where they will worship the triune God. Upon the bodily resurrection of all men, the saved will enter into the new heavens and the new earth.

· At death the souls of the heathen and unbelievers enter hell. When, with soul and body re-united, they shall suffer everlasting conscious punishment.

· Upon the bodily resurrection of all men, the saved will enter into the new heavens and the new earth; and the heathen and unbelievers with soul and body reunited shall suffer everlasting conscious punishment.

We believe that parents have the responsibility for the education of their children. Cape Christian is an institution developed to aid and complement the family. Our educational philosophy is to clearly teach our students the truth about God, about life and living, about our world and all it holds, about the nature of mankind, and how to love people of all kinds through the power of Jesus Christ, and to present the Word of God as the absolute source of authority upon which to build a purposeful and meaningful life.

1. To present the Bible as the only Word of God and the final authority in all matters.

3. To teach kindness, courtesy, love, and other Christian principles and to create an atmosphere of learning and fellowship.

4. To teach that the Bible is to be applied to every aspect of a student's life.

6. To teach Christians to live with non-Christians and to accept Christians who hold a different viewpoint.

8. To provide an uncompromising staff of dedicated, born again teachers and administrators.

10. To provide a total education, not only academically, but also spiritually, physically, and socially as well.

1. CCA is operated by a Board of Directors, which has the final say in all decisions regarding policy. All matters pertaining to personnel, procedures, and program are deferred to the school Administrator.

3. The teachers are responsible to educate, encourage and discipline all students under their authority.

4. Parents are expected to give the teachers and administration the benefit of the doubt regarding matters of discipline, policy, and personnel.

5. Parents are encouraged to attend called meetings of the school and Parent-Teacher conferences.

6. Prompt tuition payments are critical to CCA. Tuition payments are used primarily for faculty and staff salaries.

7. The main line of communication from the school to the parents is the weekly "Cougar Tracks." Parents need to read this carefully to be kept up-to-date on all activities and events. E-mail will be used as primary means to provide the "Cougar Tracks" and other important messages.

8. CCA's existence is dependent upon the unmerited favor of Jesus Christ our Lord and His direction becomes evident as we seek Him through prayer.

In order for any organization to operate properly, the proper flow of authority must be followed whenever a problem arises. Parents are required to follow this flow of authority to resolve any questions, problems, or grievances. Begin at the lowest level with the person directly involved in the situation. If it cannot be resolved with that individual, you can request the next higher level to become involved. Do not skip steps. People at each level want to help you resolve any difficulty. This follows the Biblical principles of dealing with problems found in Matthew 18.

PHILOSOPHY OF CONFLICT RESOLUTION

We believe that in obedience to the Word of God we are responsible to commit ourselves to the goal of giving a good report about each other. We believe that when this is not possible, we are to remain silent until we can privately go to the person, confirm our goal, and explain the offense that would hinder us from giving a good report. We believe that we must purpose to approach an offender in a spirit of genuine love having first explained and corrected our own attitudes and actions. We believe only if we are unable to restore an offender will we share the problem with others according to the principles of Scripture. We believe that when we violate this goal, we purpose to ask forgiveness knowing that God resists the proud but gives grace to the humble.

CONFLICT RESOLUTION PROCEDURE

In every school or institutional system, problems or disagreements are bound to appear. A procedure has been set up for these situations. Only issues or complaints that follow this procedure can be adequately reviewed by the administration or Board of Directors. It is the desire of the teachers, administration and Board of Directors to be open to suggestions and criticisms made in a proper manner and to answer the same in an efficient and clear manner. The school desires to see a unity of purpose even in the midst of a diversity of opinions. It is our desire that all things might be done decently and in order.

1. If a problem arises in the classroom or with a student, a person should first go to the teacher and attempt to resolve the problem. If a solution cannot be worked out, the next step would be to go to the Department Head.

2. The Department Head will endeavor to work with both the parent and the teacher to come to an agreement. If the party is still not satisfied, the party shall submit the matter in writing to the Administrator (within a maximum of five school days of their meeting) who will respond in writing within a maximum of five more school days. If the party is not satisfied after reviewing the Administrator's response, the party must notify the chairman of the Board of Directors and Administrator in writing, who will then pass on all of the written documents to the Board of Directors for review.

School Policy

If there is a problem or grievance about a policy that is not classroom related, the party should meet with the Administrator to attempt to resolve the problem. Should the Administrator be unable to resolve the problem to the satisfaction of the party or parties concerned, the petitioner shall within a maximum of five school days submit the matter in writing to the Administrator, who will respond in writing within a maximum of five school days later. If the party is not satisfied after reviewing the Administrator's response, the party must notify the chairman of the Board of Directors and Administrator in writing within five school days, who will pass all written documents on to the Board of Directors.

Board of Directors Action

After receiving all related documents, the Board of Directors shall review the grievance or complaint and may request the petitioner to appear before them. A written decision shall be rendered to the petitioner.

DAILY OPERATIONS

In order for your children to gain the most in school, they must have regular attendance. When children are absent for any reason, a parent must call the office by 9 a.m. and a written excuse must accompany them on their return. Any absence beyond 3 days requires a note from a doctor. If a child has been absent 10 days in a marking period, each additional absence must have a doctor's note. Any contagious illness requires a doctor's release in order to return to school. Notice will be given at the 10-day mark (7 day mark for grades six to twelve) of such absences.

Any pre-kindergarten to fifth grade child who misses 20 or more
days (18 days in grades six through twelve) in a school year
will be at risk of not receiving credit for that year. Tutoring and/or summer school will be required for students that exceed the allowed number of absences.

Notes are kept on file in the school office. Please refer to the high school section below for information on unexcused absences for high school students. If you are anticipating an extended absence from school, it is essential to notify the school office in writing at least two weeks in advance. This provides the teacher adequate time to supply the student with the assignments they will miss.

All schoolwork must be made up within an amount of time equal to their absence. For example, a child who is absent for three school days has three days to make up the work.

For planned trips or vacations, work must be completed prior to vacation when possible.

When a student goes on a Church sponsored mission trip, a mission trip form is to be filled out and approved by the administration prior to their departure. A class report is to be given upon return. Work should be completed prior to trip.

Junior High and High School Attendance Policy

Any junior or senior high school student who misses over 18 days/classes during the school year will be at risk of not receiving credit for that year/class.

When a student needs to leave school during the school day for a medical or dental appointment, they must bring a note from their parents to the homeroom teacher at the beginning of the day. Parents must sign the student out at the office.

A student who drives may not get phone or faxed permission to sign himself/herself out of school early. Exceptions are student illness and family emergencies. Student drivers who become ill during the school day may receive oral phone or fax parental permission to leave early. Students must sign out at the office AFTER permission is received by the office."

Student drivers must have oral parental permission in order to leave school for emergency closings and early dismissals due to weather. Students with driving privileges must still have a parent personally sign them out at the early dismissal time unless the office has a prewritten note from the parent the day of the early dismissal. (See Student Driving Section)

Three unexcused early dismissals will result in a one day absence. Daily class absences will accumulate as shown below:

Days per week the class meets	Number of allowable absences
1 day	3 absences
2 days	7 absences
3 days	10 absences
4 days	14 absences
5 days	18 absences

According to New Jersey State educational law, a student may only leave early for legitimate reasons: Illness, family emergency, and medical appointments.

Tardiness

School begins each day at 8:10 a.m. Attendance is taken at the beginning of the day. Any child not present at this time will be marked as absent. Any child arriving later must be signed in at the office, and the attendance record will then be changed to "tardy" for that day. Every three unexcused tardies will result in one unexcused absence. Grades six to twelve will also receive a detention for three unexcused tardies. Children attending school for less than three hours are not considered present for the day. Junior and Senior high school students must be in school at least three and a half hours to be considered present.

Chapel is held once a week. Parents and friends are invited to attend. Students are not to use "dress down days" on chapel days. If parents know someone who would be interested in sharing with us in a chapel program, please call the school office.

Planned chapels will be held for the lower grades. All classes must attend chapel. Elementary chapel will not be scheduled directly before lunch. Chapel groups will meet according to department divisions as follows: K-3 - 2^nd, 3^rd-6^th, 7^th-12^th

CONCERTS AND OTHER SCHOOL FUNCTIONS

Two musical concerts are held yearly, one before Christmas break and one in the spring. Student attendance is mandatory for those participating in the concert. Music grades will be affected by non-compliance with this policy. Valid excuses must be addressed to the music teacher at least two weeks in advance of the concert or they will not be considered.

Boys are to wear dress slacks and shirts. Coordinating ties are required for boys in third through twelfth grades. Girls are to wear modest dresses or skirts and blouses. Hem lengths must extend to the knee or below. Children are expected to dress up for the concert. Jeans, T-shirts, sneakers, flip-flops, shorts, spaghetti straps, and Hawaiian prints, etc., are not permitted. Students who are not participating but wish to attend the concerts must dress in school attire or better. Students must be appropriately dressed or they will be asked to leave.

Boys are to wear dress slacks and shirts. Coordinating ties are required for boys in third through twelfth grades. Girls are to wear modest dresses or skirts and blouses. Hem lengths must extend to the knee or below. Students must be appropriately dressed or they will be asked to leave. No flip-flops are allowed by any student. Open toed, open heeled, or high heels shoes are not allowed to be worn below the 6^th grade.

Parent-Teacher conferences are held after the first quarter ends. You will receive your child's first report card at this time. Conferences are also scheduled at other times during the school year as deemed necessary by the teacher or parent. Parents must make an appointment with the teacher for a convenient time whenever a problem or question arises. Discussing concerns early helps parents and teachers to effectively meet the needs of the children. Please call the office during school hours to make appointments if it is deemed necessary.

The school expects all students to respect the property of the school and of others. Parents will be liable for any damage done to school property caused by their children including, but not limited to: textbooks, desks, chairs, other classroom furniture, and bathrooms. Students will serve an automatic one hour detention for damaging school property.

Discipline Code

Discipline is essential to all Christians. It can be taught both by precept and by example. The school seeks to work within a Christian framework of discipline that is instructive as well as corrective. For an atmosphere conducive to learning, student conduct must be orderly and courteous. Teachers are placed in authority by God to ensure this type of learning environment.

Philosophy

Revelation 3:19 - "As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten; be zealous therefore, and repent."

Proverbs 23:13 - "Withhold not correction from the child: for if thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die."

Hebrews 12:11 -"Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous; nevertheless afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness; unto them which are exercised thereby."

Acts 26:20 - "But shewed first unto them of Damascus, and at Jerusalem, and throughout all the coasts of Judaea, and then to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God, and do works meet for repentance."

Proverbs 29:15, 17 - "The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame. Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul."

Proverbs 22:6 - "Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it."

Purpose

The purpose of the discipline at CCA is to preserve these aspects of an effective educational setting:

Aspects of General Conduct

1. Students are expected to obey all administration, faculty, and staff members in a prompt and polite manner.

2. Students are expected to adhere to the dress code without exception (see Dress Code Policy page 24).

3. The school expects students to respect school and church property. We will require restitution for any damages. Clean-up is expected and overseen by the faculty member in charge, using student assistants. This is especially important when we are guests in another facility. Clean-up of any used facilities will be expected.

4. Students are not to use or possess any tobacco, alcohol or drug products and the associated paraphernalia (pipes, lighters, matches, etc.) while attending school or school related functions.

5. Students may use electronic devices such as IPODS etc. before or after school. Or also at lunchtime with permission of teacher. If any of these items are in use during the instructional times during the school day, they will be taken to the Administration for the parent to pick up.

6. Cell Phones: Students may only use cell phones with the permission of and in the presence of a teacher during lunch. At all other times, the phone must be OFF and concealed in a purse or bookbag. If a phone is found to be on or not concealed, the teacher will take the phone to the Administration for pickup by the parents. The First offense will result in phone taken for parent pick up. Second offense phone will be taken and there will be a conference between student, parent, and teacher. Third offense phone will be taken student will not be allowed to have phone on campus.

7. Students are not permitted to leave the building and/or premises without specific written parental permission.

8. Students are not to visit their cars during the day unless they have permission of the teacher.

9. Lockers are the property of CCA, and not personal property of student. Inspections of lockers will be done on a quarterly basis by the homeroom teacher. Defacing of property will result in fines. Refer to CCA Locker Contract.

10. Students riding buses are under the direct authority of the driver. Students being insubordinate, disrespectful, or disruptive will be appropriately disciplined. This may include temporary or permanent suspension of their bus riding privilege (see Transportation/Bus Regulations).

11. Students are to refrain from lying, cheating, theft, forgery, or other forms of dishonest behavior.

13. Students will not use racial/ethnic or offensive/hateful slurs or make inflammatory statements.

14. A student who is involved in motherhood/fatherhood will be reviewed by the board on a case by case basis.

Major offenses for police referral during the school day or any CCA functions:

3. Possession of a weapon, e.g., firearms, knives, explosives, fireworks, or other dangerous objects, etc.

4. Vandalism to school or private property (this includes the threat to vandalize, burn, bomb, or destroy property).

7. Illegal use of computers, e.g., communicating threatening, harassing, or indecent messages, downloading obscene material, etc.

These include typical classroom problems caused by a child's natural, normal immaturity or carelessness. This type of infraction will normally be handled by the classroom teacher. Strong classroom teachers ensure a well-disciplined school. Examples include, but are not limited to, the following:

4. Rebellious spirit causing a continued negative attitude and bad influence on the other students

5. Other serious offenses breaking general conduct rules or damaging the testimony of CCA

The following situations will immediately be referred to the Administration. The penalty will be at their discretion according to the type and severity of the offense:

Include, but are not limited to, the following and will be handled by the classroom teacher:

Any infraction that goes against the signed Standard of Conduct will result in a referral to the Administration.

11. Rebellious spirit causing a continued negative attitude and bad influence on the other students.

13. Any involvement in drugs, alcohol, or tobacco in any form, on campus or at school related functions.

15. Other serious offenses breaking general conduct or damaging the testimony of CCA

All major infractions are to be referred to the administrator by the teachers. The penalty is at their discretion according to the type and severity of the offense. Typical responses include, but are not limited to:

3. If a student is expelled, he/she may no longer attend CCA, participate in any school events or activities. All grades will be finalized as of the day of expulsion. "Cast out the scorner, and contention shall go out; yea, strife and reproach shall cease." -Proverbs 22:10.

5. Expulsion: Any student at risk of expulsion will be referred to the Administrator

Discipline: Parental support is essential and no discipline will be effective without it.

If a student is in violation of the dress code, parents will be called to bring appropriate attire within 2 hours or as soon as possible. Students will not be allowed to attend any classes until they are in dress code. Classes missed will be counted as unexcused absences.

· Polos/Turtlenecks: Navy, white, light blue, black, hunter green, or burgundy; long or short sleeves, (plain or with CCA logo) sized appropriately.

· Uniform pants: Navy, khaki or black uniform dress pants with no more than four pockets made from polyester/cotton or polyester twill. Pants must be loose fitting, appropriately sized, and worn at the waist. Pants must fit snugly at the waistline and not below. No denim, jean style, baggy or wide leg, drawstring, or cargo pants are allowed. Low riders and hip hugger pants are unacceptable.

· Sweaters: Navy, white, or black sweaters may be worn over a CCA approved shirt.

Sandals, open-toed, open-backed shoes, high heels and heelies are not allowed for safety reasons.

· Shorts: Navy, khaki, or black may be worn, made from polyester/cotton or polyester twill, exclusive of ornamentation, loose fitting and must be worn at the waist. Shorts must be knee length or longer.

· Boots: From November 1 to March 31, boots may be worn in the classroom. Boots must be navy, white, black, or brown (tan). Snow boots must be removed when inside the building.

· White dress shirts: Shirts with tails must be tucked in at all times. Belts must be worn on pants if shirt is worn tucked in.

· Solid Navy, khaki, or black dress skirts: may be pleated or straight, but not form-fitting and knee length or longer. Any slits should not come above the knee.

· Capri Pants: Solid navy, khaki, or black capri pants (mid calf length) made from polyester/cotton or polyester twill, exclusive of ornamentation, loose fitting and must be worn at the waist. Rolled up pants are not acceptable.

· Blouses: White collared with peter pan collars or pointed collars, loose fitting.

· Skorts: Navy, black, or khaki skorts knee length or longer (PK and Kindergarten may be slightly shorter to fit).

· Jewelry: Earrings may be no longer than 1 inch, no more than 2 per ear. Hanging earrings are unacceptable below 9^th grade due to safety hazards. Other complimentary jewelry in moderation is acceptable. No nose rings or studs, or any other type of body jewelry is acceptable.

2. CCA logo P.E. Shorts, or solid gray, navy or black basketball style shorts (must be knee length).

3. CCA logo gray sweatpants, or solid gray, black or navy Hanes style sweatpants with elastic waist & elastic ankle sweatpants.

4. Sneakers and socks.
5. Earrings, and other jewelry must be removed before P.E. classes.

Occasionally dress down days are granted for such occasions as awards, accomplishments, parties, field trips, etc. All clothing should be in neat and clean condition. The Administrator may at anytime determine what is inappropriate. The following guidelines have been established to give boundaries in selecting dress down attire:

3. Modest shirts: shirt length must touch the hips and is to be loose and not be form fitting. Shirts should be without offensive or objectionable slogans or pictures.

5. Loose fitting athletic wear (no sweat pants in the high school for dress down)

7. No open-toed or open-backed shoes, sandals, flip-flops, high heels, bedroom slippers.

8. Girls may not wear tank tops, tube tops, spaghetti straps, or any immodest clothing.

The Administrator may at any time determine what is appropriate. Some styles look better on certain individuals than on others. All decisions will be made with much discretion and consideration for all concerned. If the student is asked not to wear a particular style or article of clothing that decision should be honored and respected. It is the responsibility of both parents and students to observe and keep students in school dress code. Students must enter the school building in dress code and remain in dress code until they have left for the day. All clothing is to be clean, neat, and free from rips and holes. Students must avoid extreme styles and not be a distraction to others.

1. All skirts, skorts, and dresses must be knee length or longer in approved school colors.

4. Shirts, pants, skirts and dresses must not be tight. All clothing is to be clean, neat and free from rips and holes. Students must avoid extreme styles, and not be a distraction to others.

5. No jackets, coats, hats or other garments designed for outerwear will be worn in the buildings or classrooms without permission. Unless moving to or from gym class, recess or any other time coming in or going out of the building. When wearing turtlenecks, approved sweatshirts and sweaters must be worn over them. Sweatshirts and sweaters are not to be worn alone. An approved turtleneck, polo, or dress shirt must be worn underneath.

6. Turtlenecks and polos in school colors of white, black, navy, light blue, hunter green or burgandy only. The only outerwear allowed in the classroom will be white or navy sweaters (plain or CCA logo) and white or navy crew neck sweatshirts (plain or CCA logo). No other outerwear is to be worn in the classroom. Note: Hooded garments, sweatshirts, or "hoodies" are not a part of the CCA dress code and are not to be worn in the buildings or classrooms.

8. All students must have their hair clean and neatly combed. PK-6th grade students are not permitted to have artificially colored hair; 7th-12th grade students are only permitted to have artificially colored hair in a natural hair color. Permissible hairstyles will be at the discretion of the Administrator. Boy's hair is to be moderately styled and evenly trimmed above the collar and may not extend below the eyebrows or below the middle ear (not to touch the earlobe).

9. Facial Hair: Students are to be clean-shaven at all times while on campus. Sideburns must be no longer than the middle of the ear.

10. Students will be allowed to wear a relaxed dress code during specified events. An announcement will be made to students prior to these events.

11. Since styles and fashions change rapidly, CCA reserves the right to adopt and enforce dress code standards not specified in the dress code policy.

Parents are required to provide phone numbers where they can be reached in case of an emergency. The emergency number of a friend, relative, or neighbor must also be provided in the event that neither parent is available. Please be sure to update these numbers as well as your address if there is a change. Be aware that we have no facilities or personnel for caring for sick children.

Field trips are an important part of the educational process. Field Trips are for the students' academic benefit. If a student is unable to go, it would be considered an absence. An alternate project may be assigned. The cost of the field trip will not be considered a valid excuse for missing a field trip.

1. Students must turn in a signed permission slip to their teacher prior to a field trip, or they will not be permitted to go. It is not our practice to accept verbal or faxed permission slips.

2. Students will be required to wear normal school uniform on field trips unless a dress code waiver has been approved by the Administrator. If proper dress is not worn, the parent will be asked to bring it to school or the child will not be allowed to go on the trip.

4. All students should always wear a seat belt. The use of car or booster seats in a rear seat are required in New Jersey for all passengers who are younger than 8 and weigh less than 80 pounds, as described in Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard # 213.

5. Students being transported by field trip drivers other than their parents are required to submit a Waiver of Responsibility form before they may ride with the field trip driver. Forms are available from the main school office.

6. Students from other grades at CCA are not encouraged to attend field trips with their siblings. This is at the teacher's discretion Younger children not yet in school may attend at the teacher's discretion.

7. No smoking or use of tobacco or alcohol will be allowed by anyone, including adults, on a field trip.

The sixth through eighth grades annual overnight trip is an integral part of the junior high program. The trip is two to three days to a Christian outdoor education center. CCA strongly recommends attendance on this trip as it encourages a closer walk with the Lord as well as promotes the development of friendships, teamwork, and unity.

No eating/drinking will be permitted in class except during designated times.

Fruit Break is done departmentally. Each morning elementary and junior high students are allotted a short break from their academics. During this time students are given an opportunity to enjoy a healthy snack. Parents should use the following guidelines in making these preparations:

1. No gum will be permitted in the school. Fresh or dried fruit of any kind, raisins, nuts, cheese, pretzels, carrot or celery sticks, popcorn or crackers.

2. Pre-kindergarten through fifth grade parents should refrain from packing chocolate-coated items, cake and other "sugary" snacks, "jellied fruit" such as fruit roll-ups, etc., for Fruit Break.

Lunch Break Students are not to "hang out" in the halls, or the lobby at fruit break, lunch or any other time.

1. No gum will be permitted in the school. Soda may be allowed in the junior/senior high school. Parents are encouraged to send nutritious snacks and desserts.

2. Students are not to trade lunches with each other. They are to eat their own lunch.

3. Pizza lunch is provided for purchase during the week throughout the school year. A variety of hot lunches will be offered at various times.

a. Pre-kindergarten through fifth grade students are to place lunch money in an envelope and mark on the front their name, grade, number of slices, and total amount enclosed.

b. Sixth through twelfth grade students are to bring their money with them and place the order with their homeroom teachers.

A report card will be issued four times during the school year to give a written evaluation of each student's progress. Report cards should be signed in ink by the parent or guardian and returned to class within one week.

Report cards will be withheld from those who have outstanding financial obligations. This includes athletes who have not returned their sports uniforms.

In an attempt to keep the parents of our students as well informed as possible, Progress Reports will be issued for all students at the mid-point of each marking period.

1. Progress Reports inform parents of commendations and significant improvements as well as to inform parents if a child is:

2. Progress Reports may be issued at other times during the marking period if the teacher sees a corresponding need.

3. All Progress Reports must be signed and returned to the school within one week of the date issued.

If in the opinion of the teacher and Administrator, a student is unable to handle the work or lacks the appropriate maturity for the grade to which he is assigned, a conference will be held with the parents. If no alternative solution (such as tutoring) is found to be successful in maintaining acceptable grades and conduct, the student will be required to move to the next lower grade level or will be retained at the end of the school year. The California Achievement Test scores and Developmental Testing results will be considered in proper grade placement. Students who fail three or more subjects cannot be promoted to the next grade.

Homework is a necessary part of a child's education. It is not something to keep the child busy but is a meaningful addition to classroom instruction. Homework is assigned on a regular basis for the following reasons:

Homework will be assigned as necessary during the week but will not be assigned on Wednesdays except for the high school. All homework will be checked by the teacher. The following guideline will be used for the maximum length of assignments per night:

Parents should realize that these are guidelines and that the time your child spends may be more or less than the class average.

Since homework is a vital part of the student's preparation for class, and can compose from 20% to 30% of the final grade, it is considered an important part of his/her education. Therefore, a zero will be given for each homework assignment not turned into the teacher. An accumulation of three zeros will result in a detention. Each teacher will provide their own late homework policy. (See complete Senior High Detention Policy.)

*PLEASE NOTE: If a child consistently spends an unusual length of time on homework beyond the suggested limits, it could indicate a problem that may be remedied by an individualized homework program or might require educational testing. Talk to your child's teacher if assignments seem excessive.

Academic proficiency is a goal that every student should individually pursue. The Honor Roll serves as an incentive by giving recognition to those who have done exceptionally well in academic areas.

A student must have an "A" in all subjects (plus "S" or above in all "Specials" for third through eighth grades) and conduct must be satisfactory.

Honor Roll begins in the third grade. A student must have a "B" or above in all subjects (plus "S" or above in all "Specials" for third through eighth grades) and conduct marks must be satisfactory. Students with an "Incomplete" grade may not be on the Honor Roll.

High school students who achieve a semester grade point average (GPA) of 3.5 or above, based on un-weighted grades, achieve the Dean's List. High school students who achieve a semester GPA of 3.0 or above, based on un-weighted grades, earn Second Honors.

MEDICAL ISSUES

Students must be free of fever, vomiting, and diarrhea for at least 24 hours before returning to school.

Accidental medical insurance for students is provided by the school. Additional coverage is available from the carrier, which can be applied for on an individual family basis.

One of the critical issues of school health services today is administration of medication in both the public and non-public schools throughout New Jersey. School personnel have had serious concerns for a number of years regarding the legality and procedures of administering medication within the school district.

The administration of medication should be discouraged by school personnel, as it is not normally a function of education. However, some children with chronic illnesses and specific disabilities often require medication during the regular school day.

Without a full time nurse on our staff, it is extremely important that we adhere strictly to the following guidelines:

1. It is preferable that a parent or guardian comes in to the school to administer the medication.

2. If this is not possible, the parent or guardian must provide a written request for the administration of any medication at school, detailing the time and dates of administration.

a. For prescribed medication, written orders are to be provided to the school from the private physician, detailing the diagnosis or type of illness involved, the name of the drug, dosage, time and duration of administration and the possible side effects.

b. The medication must be brought to the school in the original container appropriately labeled by the pharmacy or physician and given to the teacher immediately upon arrival. All medications will be sent to and dispensed from the school office.

c. The records or documentation for administering medication to students will be maintained by the School Nurse on her regular visits to the school.

d. For liability reasons, medical treatments must be scheduled with and administered by the school nurse.

f. The office does not administer aspirin, Tylenol, or "over-the-counter" medications to children for any reason. When children are sick they should be home. Children with physical conditions requiring an exception to this rule must apply to the Administrator for an exception.

The Cougar Tracks is written weekly and will be sent home every Friday to each family. On weeks where we have Friday off, the newsletter will go home on the last day of the week. Parents should look for and regularly read the newsletter to keep informed of school happenings and important announcements that will affect your child. This is the official communication from the school to our students and parents. Parents should require that their child bring it home.

The Cougar Tales is a publication of Cape Christian Academy and is distributed three times during the year by the development department. It is designed to promote Christian education at Cape Christian Academy and to keep the entire mailing list informed of all activities and news dealing with the school during the year.

1. To acquaint parents with Cape Christian Academy and Christian education in general.

2. To provide an opportunity for the parents to serve in the school through leadership, participation, prayer, and encouragement of one another.

3. To provide our children with a wide variety of opportunities and activities that are Christ-centered and enhance their Christian Education.

5. To create an atmosphere of interest and unity in our school's goals and purposes.

PARTIES

Parties are conducted by the teachers at specific holidays with the approval of the Administrator. Homeroom parents assist at these parties, which will be at a time scheduled by the teacher. Santa Claus, Easter Bunny and Halloween themes will not be promoted. Birthday treats, etc., may be brought in the morning or at noon with advance notice to the teacher.

Although the elementary teachers are willing to work with parents on birthday parties, in order to avoid children's feelings being hurt, we require that invitations be mailed to the friends of the children involved in the party rather than being handed out during class time. This will alleviate confusion on who are guests and who are not, plus provide more time for classroom instruction.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

On scheduled days during the school year pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade classes will have directed physical education classes. All students, in grades pre-kindergarten through twelve, are required to participate in P.E. classes. P.E. is a class, not playtime or recess, and an appropriate manner of participation is expected. P.E. uniforms are required to be worn by all students during P.E. class. Please see the dress code section for specifics.

Parental notes requesting students to be dismissed from P.E. are not acceptable. If your child is too sick or injured to take P.E., they must have a doctor's excuse. An extended absence request (more than one week) requires a doctor's signed medical excuse. Alternate work, such as reports and projects, will be assigned upon which a large part of the grade will be based.

CCA will arrange to have pictures taken of all students in the fall. Students should "DRESS UP" on their scheduled day. Girls may wear modest skirts or dresses (hem lengths must extend to the knee or below). Dress slacks with modest shirt/blouses are permitted. Shirts & blouses must follow regular dress code requirements for fit, length, etc. If clothing is unacceptable, we will call parents to bring appropriate clothing within 2 hours or as soon as possible. Student will not be allowed to attend class until clothing is changed. Classes missed will be counted as unexcused absences. If clothing is not provided in time, pictures will be taken on picture makeup day. Bright colors are encouraged for all students. Dress slacks or pants outfits are permitted. All students will have their pictures taken whether or not a photo packet is purchased to provide a picture for the school yearbook and their school file. An information and price sheet is sent home before school pictures are taken.

All new students are on a trial basis for the first nine-week period. They must maintain a "C" average in all major subjects or consideration will be given to moving the student to a lower grade level. Students who fail three or more courses cannot be promoted. Tutoring or an approved summer school program will be acceptable to make-up courses prior to the next school year for a maximum of two subjects.

SCHOOL HOURS

STUDENT RECORDS

1. All pupil records are by law open to inspection by a child's legal parent/guardian. The Board of Directors policy states, this may be done upon written application to the Administrator and then under the established conditions.

2. No transfer card may be issued to anyone other than the parent or guardian of record. Exceptions may only be made when accompanied by written authorization of the parent/guardian and then only with the approval of the Administrator.

3. An official high school transcript will be sent directly to the institution of

4. Pupil records or transcripts will not be released if there are any outstanding financial obligations.

1. Students are not to enter the teacher's lounge or be sent there for any reason.

2. Students are not to "hang out" in the halls, or in the lobby at fruit break, lunch or any other time.

3. Once a student's vehicle is parked in the designated area, it is parked for the entire school day. Students are not allowed to eat lunch in their cars.

A major infraction may result in an in-school or out-of-school suspension. For an in-school suspension, the student will be isolated from his/her classmates for the day, must

do nothing but assigned schoolwork for that day, but will receive 1/2 credit for work done. An out-of-school suspension follows the same procedure: the student must do all assigned schoolwork and will receive 1/2 credit.

If a student is expelled, the student may no longer attend CCA, participate in any school events or activities, and all grades will be finalized as of the day of expulsion.

A list of all school families, their addresses and phone numbers, will be provided for all parents at the beginning of the school year. This will help in organizing class parties, trips and volunteer help. Please notify the office if you do not want your name listed or it will be included automatically. This is a private listing and should not be used for advertisements or given to anyone outside of the school family.

Busing is made available to families who live in Middle and Lower Townships. Parents who choose to drop off and pick up their children should do so promptly at the beginning and close of school. When arriving, please do not block the main school entrance or leave your car idling. Please park in the designated parent parking area. In the event that a junior high or elementary student is not picked up during the normal dismissal time (before 3:15 p.m.), they are automatically placed in the extended care program. (See Extended Care Section)

Riding the school bus is a privilege. If this privilege is abused each bussing district reserves the right to suspend a student from riding the bus. The following regulations are intended for the protection of the children as well as compliance with all state laws:

4. Be courteous and considerate of the driver and others by not talking loudly, not bothering others, or being boisterous. Do not throw anything on the bus. This could result in distracting the driver's attention.

9. Due to township regulations, riding buses from other townships is not permitted. Picking children up and delivering children to locations other than their regular pick up and drop off points is not permitted.

Transportation Arrangements

Permission to Transport Forms will be sent home for each child that attends CCA during the first week of school. For security purposes parents of all students must designate on the permission to transport form all acceptable drivers for their children. Only these individuals will be able to transport. Exceptions will be made only with a written and signed note from the parents.

Students being transported by field trip drivers other than their parents are required to submit a Waiver of Responsibility form before they may ride with the field trip driver. Forms are available from the main school office. (see field trip section also)

All students that ride bicycles to and from school must fill out a bicycle registration form. This can be obtained from the office. Grade school students may ride bicycles to and from school only with the Administrator's approval.

1. Students desiring to drive to school must request a Student Driving/Parking Registration form each year. This form must be approved before the student is able to drive to or park on school grounds.

2. Driving to school is a privilege, not a right. Students with poor driving records, those who do not drive carefully, or those with conduct problems will lose this privilege.

3. Once a student arrives at school they must report immediately to the AM duty teacher and stay in that area.

4. Any student who must leave early to go to an appointment, must submit a signed letter from his/her parents stating the destination and dismissal time. Student drivers must have oral parental permission in order to leave school for emergency closings and early dismissals due to weather. Students must submit a signed letter to the homeroom teacher in the morning from his/her parents to leave early.

5. Student drivers who become ill during the school day may receive oral phone or fax parental permission to leave early. Students must sign out at the office AFTER permission is received by the office.

6. Students are not permitted to drive on field trips, to games, or other school functions during the school day.

7. Vehicles cannot be used during the school day for running errands, going to lunch, etc.

8. Once the vehicle is parked in the designated area, it is parked for the entire school day. Students are not allowed to eat lunch in their cars. Students may not return to their car unless given permission by a teacher. This should not be a habit. Cars are not to be used as lockers.

All visitors (including parents) should report to the office and sign in. Visitors must get a visitor pass from the school office to pass through the security door. To speak with a teacher YOU MUST go to the office first. If there is an immediate need to speak with a teacher, please go to the office first. To promote a uniform learning environment, visitors and parents are asked not to interrupt classes during the school day or whenever a student is dismissed, always go to the school office. Lunches, homework, books, etc., should be left at the office window to be delivered.

Christianity is a lifestyle, which is as much caught as taught. Therefore, all junior/senior high school students must:

1. All students must attend a weekly worship service and take sermon notes to be turned in to their Bible class teacher. This will be counted as a part of their Bible grade each quarter.

The daily expectations of Junior/Senior High School Students are as follows:

1. Pre-K to First grade students with a serious behavioral infraction will be issued a silent lunch detention to be served in the office on the assigned day.

2. 2^nd - 5^th grade students with a serious behavioral infraction will be issued a one half-hour after school detention. Parents will be responsible for picking up the student at the school when the detention time is over.

For all levels, behavioral detentions accumulating to 3 detentions will result in a 1 day in or out of school suspension. At the accumulation of 6 behavioral detentions, a conference with the parents will be held to consider expulsion (depending on the nature and frequency of detentions at the Administrator's discretion).

The detention list will be posted, and detentions must be served on the scheduled day. Detentions will not be changed from the originally scheduled day without penalty. Failure to serve a detention will result in an additional one-hour detention.

All students serving detentions must be signed out by parents or a person with written parental approval. A student may sign himself/herself out of detention only with written permission from a parent for a school-sponsored activity on the premises. A student who drives to CCA must have written permission from a parent to sign himself/herself out of detention. Third and fourth repeat offenses may result in a suspension and expulsion respectively.

· 3 behavioral detentions per year will result in a 1 day in or out of school suspension.

· 6 non-behavioral detentions per year will result in a 1 day in or out of school suspension.

· 6 behavioral detentions per year will result in a conference with parents to consider expulsion (depending on the nature and frequency of detentions at the Administrator's discretion).

· 12 non-behavioral detentions per year will result in a conference with parents to consider expulsion (depending on the nature and frequency of detentions at the Administrator's discretion).

These infractions do not accumulate from one marking period to the next, however, detentions will continue to accumulate through the year. A detention will be issued as follows:

Students must be at the exam at the appointed time. The exam schedule is given to each family at the beginning of the school year. Please mark those days on your calendar and plan appointments accordingly. Approval will not be given for appointments made during exams or for students to leave early from an exam because they finish early. The distraction is not fair to students continuing to work. After they have finished, students should be prepared with something to do quietly until the end of the exam.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

CCA students who wish to graduate from the senior high program (grade 12) must complete all of the educational requirements established by the State Department of Education and the CCA Board of Directors for the State endorsed diploma.

Our mission is to create an environment, which will influence the student to reach his/her God-given potential. This is achieved by spiritual training which will produce a God-honoring life, academic training which will result in a Christian world view based on God's Word, and social training to produce team members equipped for a life of service to God in the vocation or ministry of their calling.

Our mission is to disciple Christian high school students, not to evangelize or reform them. This is achieved by training them spiritually so that they know how to live a God-honoring life, by training them academically so that they know how to evaluate and communicate their biblical convictions and by training them socially so that they know how to be a team member, thus equipping them for a life of service to God in whatever vocation or ministry they should be called.

The senior social is a night to honor the seniors. Attire is semi-formal, yet modest. All Senior Social dresses must be pre-approved by the administration or department heads during the week prior to the week of the event. Only seniors will be permitted to bring a guest to the senior social. The guest must sit with the senior. Ninth through eleventh graders are not permitted to bring a guest to the social therefore they may purchase only one ticket.

The senior class will be expected to set the leadership tone in the high school. They will be in charge of raising funds for their senior trip. The seniors must participate in all senior functions such as the senior social, the senior trip, the graduation ceremonies, etc. There are no exceptions unless medically excused.

The senior class trip will be planned by the senior advisor and senior class with the approval of the Administrator. The time and location of the trip will be at the discretion of the Administrator.

There is a graduation fee that must be paid when caps and gowns are ordered. This usually takes place in November.

The high school student council consists of elected representatives from each class. Responsibilities include spiritual, social, and academic activities related to the overall improvement of the high school climate. Nominees must be approved by the faculty.

Working papers may be obtained in the school office for all students who attend CCA. All sections are to be completed and signed before returning to the school office for the Administrators completion and signature. (This includes the physician's certificate and a copy of the student's Birth Certificate.)

CONCLUDING CLARIFICATION

The Board of Directors, administration and faculty reserve the final authority to make all decisions concerning the interpretation and

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CCA Internet Acceptable Use Policy

The mission statement of Cape Christian Academy defines our school's goal to "By the grace of God, Cape Christian Academy is a loving Christ-centered ministry, assisting the family and church in preparing students for a life of Godly understanding and servant leadership, by providing excellent education established upon a biblical world view." In keeping with that stated mission and to provide teachers and students with the best possible educational opportunities, Cape Christian Academy is pleased to provide Internet access for our school community.

We believe that the Internet is a valuable educational tool that can enhance the program of any school. Although we must emphasize that the Internet is not an end or subject in itself, we affirm that its responsible and productive use will open up previously uncharted worlds of information to our students. Providing students with access to the Internet can make a tremendous contribution to our school's educational program. There are, however, serious pitfalls of which school officials, students, and parents must be aware. In many respects, the Internet is rather like a library where parents and teachers might take their children. We take our children to the library with a purpose and confidently direct them toward the children's corner, the young adult section, or the reference section; yet, we are always aware that we would find some materials in the library to be quite objectionable. Nonetheless, we acknowledge the tremendous value of the library and introduce our children to its wonders. Since there is no single source of information or service, the Internet must be seen as decentralized web of information that is difficult to govern or censor effectively. The interface provided by the Cape Christian Academy network is designed to restrict access to some objectionable materials; however, the very design of the Internet is such that access to much objectionable materials may be obtained by the willful use of various search and retrieval tools. Thus, although our school will make every effort possible to restrict access to inappropriate materials, it must be understood that Cape Christian Academy is unable to control absolutely the information on the Internet.

Some sites accessible on the Internet contain materials that may be deemed obscene or otherwise inappropriate for educational use in a PreK- 12 setting. Cape Christian Academy neither condones the use of these materials nor permits their use in the school environment. Accordingly, no student in Cape Christian Academy may use a school resource to access the Internet without written permission of the parent and supervision by a member of the professional staff.

General Guidelines:

· What sites a user visited, what files a user downloaded, & what information and graphics were viewed during a network session.

6. Respect the property of others. Remember: the ability to access certain information does not mean you have the right to do so.

7. Don't violate copyright laws (don't make illegal copies of software, do give credit for others work).

· Be especially wary of revealing your address, telephone number, or credit card information online.

· Always assume that people for whom the information was not intended will view the information you send out.

· Never agree to meet another person that you have met online. If someone invites you to do so, be sure to notify your parent, teacher, or Network Administrator.

Acceptable Uses: The acceptable uses of the network are those that help us to:

5. Download freeware and shareware programs (when permitted by your teacher or the Network Administrator).

6. Personal enrichment. Students are encouraged to pursue personal hobbies, seek avenues of intellectual or spiritual growth, and explore the riches of God's good creation.

Unacceptable Uses:

Generally speaking, the unacceptable uses of the network are those that disrupt access to the system by others and/or which use the network for purposes contrary to its intended use.

1. Do not monopolize the network: Users of the Cape Christian Academy network and computer resources must respect network and resource limitations. Congestion can interfere with network access and significantly reduce the effectiveness of its use. Therefore, logging on for unnecessarily extended periods of time for personal use places a heavy load on scarce resources and interferes with the ability of others to access the network. Using the network to play recreational computer games is not allowed. Users must remain within allocated disk space and delete e-mail or other material that takes up excessive storage space.

Avoid discourteous, profane, or abusive language. Expressions of hate speech or discriminatory remarks will not be tolerated in communications settings. The access to such materials for educational or research purposes, however, is not prohibited.

· Do not post or distribute copyrighted materials, Do not use copyrighted materials in class papers or presentations without giving due credit to the author. This constitutes plagiarism, the presenting of someone else's ideas, research, and intellectual property as though they were your own.

Sanctions:

Access to the Internet is a privilege, and the preceding list of unacceptable uses should not be considered as all-inclusive. If a user violates the terms and conditions of the Acceptable Use policy or commits other acts of misconduct that may not be listed but which are considered inappropriate use of school resources, he/she will be subject to the following sanctions: Administrator-student conference, administrator-parent contact, restricted network access, suspended or,loss of network access, school suspension, expulsion, or other disciplinary procedures consistent with CCA policies and procedures. Legal action may also be taken including, but not limited to, criminal prosecution under appropriate state and federal laws, restitution of monetary damages, fees, or fines resulting from student actions.

Objectionable or Questionable web sites:

If a student accidentally or unintentionally finds objectionable or questionable material, they should immediately turn off the computer's monitor, then alert a teacher so the information can be documented and excluded from Cape Christian Academy's network. This practice will minimize potential problems and allow the information to be excluded preventing future incidents.

Limits of Liability:

Cape Christian Academy does not make any implied or expressly stated warranties of any kind for the service they are providing. This includes loss of data resulting from delays, non-deliveries, misdeliveries, or service interruptions caused by errors, negligence, or omissions. The quality and accuracy of information cannot be guaranteed, and the user alone is responsible for any damages, whether financial or data-related, he or she suffers while using the network.

1. Lockers will be assigned to students according to seniority. Absolutely no switching, or changing lockers from the locker that was assigned.

2. Students may have a combination lock only. The combination must be turned into the office to be kept on file.

3. Cape Christian Academy reserves the right to enter students' lockers at any time and for any reason.

a. No open food or packages may be kept in lockers (they will draw mice, insects or mold).

b. Nothing may be left on top of the lockers or on the floor outside of the lockers at any time.

5. Students may not adorn the exterior of their locker in any way. Interiors may be decorated with magnetic items or suction cup type items only. All items placed on or in the locker must be appropriate according to the school administration. Stickers and taped items are prohibited.

6. Any damage to the assigned locker is the responsibility of the person assigned and may result in monetary compensation to CCA.

Parents and students must agree to the above items yearly in order to be assigned a locker. Locker agreement forms list the locker number and combination, forms are included in junior high and high school registration packets yearly as students re-enroll.